Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler, LLC.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Non-taxed Per Diem

CEUs Online

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position in Louisiana. The role requires telemetry experience and 2 years of acute care. You must hold an active RN license (LA or Compact) and BLS; ACLS and NIHSS are preferred.

The assignment features night shifts (3x12 hours) with on-site duties, care for cardiac telemetry, post-procedure patients, and potential to join an Emergency Team during facility activations. Travel housing and reimbursements are offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (LA state or Compact) required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience.
• Telemetry experience required with ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs.
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration preferred).
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and IV insulin protocols.
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required.

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Tele unit caring for MedTele, Post Cath, and Cardiac drip patients.
• Patient diagnoses include chest pain, CAD, DM, PVD, COPD exacerbation, COVID+, TIA, stroke, HTN, Afib, Aflutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, wound infection, cellulitis, and GI bleed.
• Involved procedures include pre/post angiogram and angioplasty (no sheath pulls), PPM/AICD, LINQ recorder, general surgical procedures, EGD, colonoscopy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound debridement, chest tube placement, central line insertion, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.
• Uses telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and wound vacs.
• Epic charting system preferred.
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15.
• No call-in requirement.
• Provide care for cardiac telemetry, respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal patients including CVA and feeding tube management.
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, with an expectation to remain onsite or serve as part of the relief team.
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year\'s)
• Orientation held five days per week
• Must live 65+ miles from the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be discussed during the interview process to avoid offer rescission
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills

Telemetry

Acute care

RN license (LA/Compact)

BLS

ACLS

IV therapy

Blood products

Central & PICC line care

Cardiac/vasoactive drips

Isolation precautions

NIHSS

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring telemetry experience and 2 years of acute care experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (LA state or Compact) in hand upon submission
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Telemetry experience required with ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (titration preferred)
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and IV insulin protocols
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required with candidate profile

Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Tele unit caring for MedTele, Post Cath, and Cardiac drip patients
• Patient diagnoses include chest pain, CAD, DM, PVD, COPD exacerbation, COVID+, TIA, stroke, HTN, Afib, Aflutter, bradycardia, tachycardia, wound infection, cellulitis, and GI bleed
• Involved procedures include pre/post angiogram and angioplasty (no sheath pulls), PPM/AICD, LINQ recorder, general surgical procedures, EGD, colonoscopy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound debridement, chest tube placement, central line insertion, thoracentesis, and paracentesis
• Uses telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, and wound vacs
• Epic charting system preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:45 to 07:15
• No call-in requirement
• Provide care for cardiac telemetry, respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal patients including CVA and feeding tube management
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during facility emergency events, with an expectation to remain onsite or serve as part of the relief team
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Orientation held five days per week
• Must live 65+ miles from the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be discussed during the interview process to avoid offer rescission
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)
• Former permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a one-year separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-758636

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